Jerry Springer may be best known for his self-titled talk show, but before the days of flashing lights and video cameras, Springer had a career in politics. Believe it or not, he served as the 56th mayor of Cincinnati, and he even ran for governor of Ohio. What ruined his campaign?
A young Springer, then 38 years old, admitted to paying for a prostitute. What’s worse is that he was caught because he paid her with a personal check. Springer only came forward upon the spreading of false information, with rumors swirling that there were three women in the room, his check bounced, and he was arrested as a result of his conduct.
Moral of the story? Never pay for a prostitute with a check… or maybe you should. You could always end up with a popular talk show and a net worth of over $40 million.